Women accused of sexually abusing, confining children in semi-truck for years

Tamra Marshon Stewart and Keysha Monique Epps face several charges, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.

• Sep 1

Florida freezes LPR permits, orders cameras removed

The DeSantis administration says the rapid spread of the cameras along state roads warrants immediate action.

• Aug 31

2-year-old Florida boy dies after finding gun, shooting self, deputies say

The sheriff's office said it was investigating how the boy was able to get ahold of the gun before the "100% preventable tragedy."

• Jul 30

Missing Florida man on bike trip from Jacksonville to Keys found safe

Jasper Frohock was believed to be biking several miles a day and then camping in a tent overnight, often staying in parks.

• Jun 18

Man accused of driving through Ironman race while drunk, sheriff's office says

The driver, identified as 62-year-old Darrell Simon, was arrested on his 3rd DUI charge in the past 10 years, the sheriff's office says.

• Jun 11

Florida executes man who killed girlfriend's baby, threw body in pond

Andrew Richard Lukehart, 53, is Florida's eighth execution of 2026 on Tuesday evening.

• Jun 3

Florida mom drove 120 mph with 3-year-old in car, investigators say

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, the officer who pulled her over smelled alcohol and marijuana in the car.

• May 27

Cuban pilot facing charges with Raúl Castro has been in the U.S. for months

Chants of "¡Viva nuestro Raúl!" rang out at a pro-government rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana, a sign of solidarity with the former Cuban president who was indicted for murder this week by the United States.

• May 22

Gov. DeSantis signs law hiking pay and easing rules for Florida high school coaches

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday boosting pay to high school coaches and allowing them to use their own money on food and transportation for their players.

• May 22

Florida House committee reprimands Rep. Nixon for congressional map protest

The reprimand also stated Nixon violated House rules for speaking on the floor and promoting "public confidence in the integrity and independence of the House and of the Legislature."

• May 14

Fort Lauderdale breaks ground on "Water District" makeover

Planned features for the new Water District include a rooftop restaurant and a marine aquarium.

• Apr 30

Venezuelan woman back home in South Florida after 6 months in ICE custody

Cell phone video captured the emotional moment Gabriela Lozano walked out of the Baker County Detention Center in Jacksonville.

• Apr 28

Florida wildfires surge as drought fuels one of worst fire seasons in decades

More than 130 wildfires have burned across Florida, as an 18-month drought and dangerous weather conditions drive one of the state's worst fire seasons in decades.

• Apr 23